Eric Wright Construction have successfully completed the major works at the purpose-built Ged Mason Building at Seashell Trust.
The new £29 million building will house Seashell’s Royal College Manchester, delivering a modern learning environment, that has been carefully designed to meet the needs of 16-25 year olds with complex disabilities and communication needs.
Designed by Falkner Brown Architects, the 55,000 sq.ft specialist college has been built to provide fit for purpose classrooms, leisure facilities including rebound therapy and a sensory theatre, a new sports hall, a fitness suite and flexible multipurpose spaces for a range of activities from staff training to fitness classes – along with working space for the Trust’s staff.
Futureproofing was a key consideration for the steel frame. Working with our trusted partner, Leach Structural Steelwork, we designed the steel frame to incorporate additional measures to allow for the building to easily be extended and accommodate more students in the years to come.
The steel frame has also been developed with the intention of supporting specially designed apparatus, such as hoist swings, a climbing wall that’s specific to the Seashell’s requirements and specialist gym equipment to aid mobility.
James Eager, Director at Eric Wright Construction commented “We are pleased to have completed the major works at this superb new college building. The specially equipped building is designed to enable staff and students to move about with the minimum of restriction.
“Our team has worked closely and very collaboratively with the client and our team of subcontractors to ensure that the college will provide students and staff with a state of the art facility that supports learning, independence and wellbeing.”
Brandon Leigh, Seashell’s Chief Executive said: “I want to offer my sincere thanks to the Eric Wright Construction team for all their hard work now they have completed the major works for our new Ged Mason Building. It will make a phenomenal difference in the way we’re able to educate and provide for young adults attending Royal College Manchester and ensure improved outcomes for young people with complex disabilities.
“Our main focus is now furnishing the building ready for students and staff to move in. We are still actively fundraising for the final part of the project and have just over £1 million left to raise.”
To find out more about Seashell and make a donation visit www.seashelltrust.org.uk
